topic Re: Extreme Networks AP for Home Network in ExtremeWireless (General)

Extreme Networks AP for Home Network

Anonymous — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:58:16 GMT

It appears that back in 2018 before Aerohive acquisition by Extreme Networks, it was at least tolerable for the equipment to be used in home networks (see legacy post @maxtaylor106 ). Why is this no longer the case? (I'd like to use an AP310i in router mode, but...)

Thanks

Re: Extreme Networks AP for Home Network

EXTR_Paul — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:20:42 GMT

the 310i is not a cloud enabled AP. TTBOMK it will only run in Controller mode or Wing mode.

see bottom left hand corner of the factsheets.

https://extr-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/fec04e4f4a9f439c805ae7e8b4e34a4f?v=6f5752c5

Re: Extreme Networks AP for Home Network

Anonymous — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:39:20 GMT

Thanks. I did see the datasheet, but thought web UI configuration was also possible, which didn't work for my unit using the "zero-config IP." But AP reference guide for WiNG 7.9.4.0 states AP310 is included, and p41 recommends using Router Mode for single-AP deployment. So that implied it might work. (I can use in either mode, but just AP adds an edge router.)

The crux:

WiNG is required to config AP;
Portal account is required for software (WiNG, etc.) and firmware updates;
Portal account requires corporation affiliation (which I do not have);
Hence the original question...

I wanted more capable hardware that was less subject to CVE and other problems of typical SOHO units. 🤔